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George K. Barringer

George K. Barringer

Mar 24, 2017

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George K. Barringer, a resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 77 years of age. George was born in Medford on June 28, 1939. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Francis De Sales Parochial School, and graduated from St. John's...

Douglas E. "Doug" Rinaldi

Douglas E. "Doug" Rinaldi

Mar 17, 2017

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Douglas E. "Doug" Rinaldi entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was 49 years of age. Doug was born in Laconia, New Hampshire on May 18, 1967, a son of the late Albert V. Rinaldi and J. Dona Macaulay. He attended schools in Arlington and graduated from Charlestown High School. Doug was a handyman...

Colleen M. (O'Hearn) Bowman

Colleen M. (O'Hearn) Bowman

Mar 16, 2017

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Colleen M. (O'Hearn) Bowman, a 3 year resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire and former 26 year resident of Everett and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Cambridge Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge following a lengthy illness. She was 63 years old. Colleen was born in Boston on July 31,...

Frederick A. "Fred" Greatorex

Frederick A. "Fred" Greatorex

Mar 16, 2017

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Frederick A. "Fred" Greatorex, a 30 year resident of Humarock and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate. He was 95 years of age. Fred was born in Boston on February 2, 1922, a son of the late James Greatorex and Rose...

Retired Boston Firefighter, Ladder 9, Martin J. "Marty" O'Brien Sr.

Retired Boston Firefighter, Ladder 9, Martin J. "Marty" O'Brien Sr.

Mar 15, 2017

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Retired Boston Firefighter, Martin J. "Marty" O'Brien Sr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Chelsea Soldiers Home in Chelsea following an extended illness. He was 91 years old. Marty was born in Boston on May 5, 1925, a son of the late Jeremiah O'Brien and Annie (Sullivan) O'Brien....

Marie C. (Doherty) Norris

Marie C. (Doherty) Norris

Mar 13, 2017

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Marie C. (Doherty) Norris, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. She was 78 years old. Marie was born in Charlestown on October 19, 1938, a daughter of the late John J. Doherty and Ellen R. (Leary) Doherty. She grew up in...

Barbara E. (Cutlip) Farro

Barbara E. (Cutlip) Farro

Mar 11, 2017

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Barbara E. (Cutlip) Farro, a longtime resident of Charlestown and former 48 year resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully with her daughter Brenda at her side on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford following an extended illness. She was 85 years old. Barbara was born in Charlestown on September 15, 1931, a...

Barry J. Hutchings

Barry J. Hutchings

Mar 10, 2017

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Barry J. Hutchings, a current resident of Dedham and formerly of Malden, Tewksbury, and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 56 years of age. Barry was born in Boston on March 27, 1960, a son of the late John H. Hutchings and Ethel M. (James) Hutchings....

Dorothy E. "Dotty" (O'Brien) Carroll

Dorothy E. "Dotty" (O'Brien) Carroll

Mar 9, 2017

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Dorothy E. "Dotty" (O'Brien) Carroll, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of South Boston, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 92 years of age. Dotty was born in Boston on January 14, 1925, a daughter of the late James P. O'Brien and Sarah R. (Brockelbank) O'Brien. She...

Robert H. "Bobby" Smith

Robert H. "Bobby" Smith

Mar 8, 2017

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Robert H. "Bobby" Smith, a 12 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly at his home in Melrose on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was 76 years old. Bobby was born in Boston on November 27, 1940, a son of the late Thomas Smith and Irene (Hughes) Smith. He grew up in...

Retired Boston Police Detective, Peter J. O'Malley Jr.

Retired Boston Police Detective, Peter J. O'Malley Jr.

Mar 4, 2017

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Retired Boston Police Detective, Peter J. O'Malley Jr., an 8 year resident of Pembroke and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 80 years old. Peter was born in Boston on August 29, 1936, a son of the late Peter J....

William F. "Billy" Noone

William F. "Billy" Noone

Mar 3, 2017

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William F. "Billy" Noone, a 4 year resident of Malden and former longtime resident of Rogers, Arkansas and former resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. Billy was born in Boston on November 23, 1943, a son...

Marion R. (Fitzpatrick) Hughes

Marion R. (Fitzpatrick) Hughes

Feb 28, 2017

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Marion R. (Fitzpatrick) Hughes, a 54 year resident of Malden and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Aberjona Nursing Home in Winchester following an extended illness. She was 88 years old. Marion was born in Medford on December 31, 1928, a daughter of the late Edward J. Fitzpatrick and Helen...

Jean M. (Smith) Mclaughlin

Jean M. (Smith) Mclaughlin

Feb 22, 2017

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Special Assistant To City of Boston Mayor-Ambassador Raymond L. Flynn, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Jean M. (Smith) McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 75 years old. Jean was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on October 29, 1941,...

James P. Gallo

James P. Gallo

Feb 20, 2017

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James P. Gallo, an 18 year resident of Saugus and former longtime resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 20, 2017 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following an extended illness. He was 78 years old. James was born in Boston on February 24, 1938, a son of the late Giuseppe Gallo and...

Theresa L. Hayes

Theresa L. Hayes

Feb 18, 2017

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Theresa L. Hayes, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a 3 week courageous battle with cancer. She was 50 years old. Theresa was born in Cambridge on March 12, 1966, a daughter of the late Patrick J. Hayes II and Gertrude V....

Donna M. (Yandle) Cannizzaro

Donna M. (Yandle) Cannizzaro

Feb 16, 2017

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Donna M. (Yandle) Cannizzaro, a 34 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 62 years old. Donna was born in Boston on January 31, 1955, a daughter of the late Ralph P. Yandle and Dorothy (O'Neil) Yandle. Donna grew...

Sheila P. Fitzgerald

Sheila P. Fitzgerald

Feb 15, 2017

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Sheila P. Fitzgerald, a 15 year resident of Woburn and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following an extended illness. She was 58 years old. Sheila was born in Everett on February 10, 1959, a daughter of the late Joseph P. Fitzgerald and Margaret...

George F. "Buddy" Lacey

George F. "Buddy" Lacey

Feb 14, 2017

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George F. "Buddy" Lacey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and resident of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in West Roxbury. He was 74 years of age. Buddy was born in Boston on April 13, 1942, a son of Elvie (Kepple) Lacey and the late George...

Shauna R. (Toomey) Donahue

Shauna R. (Toomey) Donahue

Feb 11, 2017

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Shauna R. (Toomey) Donahue, a life long Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 63 years of age. Shauna was born in Mattoon, Illinois, a daughter of the late John J. Toomey and Edythe J. (Prentice) Toomey. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...

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